Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 45th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

The late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini ordered authorities to hold a referendum allowing the nation to take its future into its own hands.

Imam Khomeini's advice to believers for spiritual transformation on the night of Qadr.

Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights until dawn.

The night preceding Imam Ali’s martyrdom is considered to be one of the threefold Qadr (Destiny) Nights, when the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad more than 14 centuries ago. Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights, reciting the holy Qu’ran and praying until dawn.

Imam Khomeini used to stress to follow footsteps of infallible successors of holy prophet

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to recommend the believers to follow footsteps of the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.

Imam Khomeini raised awareness among nations during Nowruz

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, recommended the believers and faithful people to decorate themselves with divine virtues and sought to raise awareness among nations during Nowruz

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini highlights Gaza sufferings during Nowruz ceremony at Imam's shrine

Addressing a massive ceremony held to mark new Persian year, the grandson of founder of Islamic Republic has highlighted sufferings of Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Imam Khomeini sought material and spiritual progress on Nowruz

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic on Nowruz always used to seek promotion of spiritualty, brotherhood and rule of law. In his historic messages issued on the occasion of New Persian year used to recommend faithful people to morally and spiritually transform themselves.

Imam Khomeini's statements on the eve of Nowruz Festival